Unit Helper (Non- NATP)

Ohana Pacific Management Company; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohana Pacific Health's Hale Makua Health Services in Maui is seeking a Unit Helper to support the nursing team. This role offers a chance to explore healthcare without prior certification and no obligation to begin a certification program.

The path can lead from Unit Helper to Certified Nurse Aide, and toward becoming a Registered Nurse, with a supportive career ladder and growth opportunities within Hale Makua in Maui.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18.
• Current 2 Step TB clearance (can be done in-house).
• No prior healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Make beds and light housekeeping; organize resident common areas.
• Answer call lights and relay resident requests to nursing staff.
• Refill water pitchers and assist with meal setup and delivery.
• Transport residents within the facility.
• Provide friendly, attentive companionship to residents during shifts.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Unit Helper at Hale Makua Health Services - Make a Difference in the Lives of Maui's Kūpuna

Explore a Career in Healthcare - No Experience or Commitment to Certification Required

The Company:

We are Ohana Pacific Health. We positively impact thousands of lives each year with the "Ohana Experience", an organizational culture based on excellence and genuine care.

• Hawaii's largest, locally owned post-acute healthcare company.
• Our vision is to transform how healthcare is provided throughout Hawaii.

The Location:

Hale Makua Health Services is a Maui based non-profit that improves the well-being of those in its care through compassionate personalized health services. We are devoted to helping Maui's Elders live their best lives. Hale Makua's Wailuku location is a 90-bed nursing facility.

The Position:

At Hale Makua Health Services, we know that a healthcare career is a big decision - and not everyone is ready to commit to certification before they've even set foot on a nursing unit. The Unit Helper role is your chance to step into skilled nursing care, work alongside our nursing team, and get a real feel for the work. There's no obligation to enter a certification program - this role is designed for people who want to try healthcare on for size.

If you decide it's the right path for you, we'll be there to help you take the next step. Hale Makua offers a clear, supported career pathway - from Unit Helper, to Certified Nurse Aide, and for those who want to go further, toward becoming a Registered Nurse.

No pressure and no clock is running. You can stay a Unit Helper as long as you'd like, or use it as the first step of a long‑term nursing career.

• Making and tidying beds. Light housekeeping and organizing of resident common areas
• Answering call lights and relaying resident requests to nursing staff
• Refilling water pitchers and beverage containers. Assisting with meal set‑up and delivery
• Transporting residents within the facility
• Providing friendly, attentive companionship to residents throughout your shift

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. / Minimum age of 18.
• Current and valid 2 Step TB clearance (can be done in-house).
• No prior healthcare experience or certification required

The Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Sick Leave (ESL) benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Match
• Excellent growth opportunities through our CNA to LPN Bridge Program
• Mission Driven Ohana & Dedicated Team Culture
• Competitive pay and benefits

Ohana Pacific Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal or state law. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement.

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